Thursday, December 19, 2013

Nashville, TN (December 17, 2013)… In a stand of support for local Christian retail and in partnership with The Munce Group, StowTown Records encourages their fans to DRIVE to their local store to purchase Doug Anderson’s newest release, Drive. Fans will be able to reserve their copy beginning December 30, 2013, through the Munce store-finder, which will be available on both the label www.stowtownrecords.com) and Doug Anderson’s website (www.dougandersonmusic.com). Buyers who order in advance and pick up at their local Christian retailer will receive an autographed copy of the CD.
As an expression of appreciation to their retail partners, neither StowTown Records nor Doug Anderson Music will have this project available direct from their webstore for the first 2 weeks of the release. Instead, they will be encouraging fans to visit their local Christian stores to purchase.
The Munce Group will begin the promotion with e-blasts and blog posts written by Anderson in their online magazine, MTL (mtlmagazine.com) starting December 30th, as well as banner ads on their websites. Anderson will also be performing Monday evening, January 20th the Munce’s CPE Event in Hershey, PA, the evening before the project releases.
The promotion will also be a featured topic on social media with Doug’s rabid fan base, which includes fans of his solo work, as well as fans of Ernie Haase & Signature Sound, of which Doug is a member – which includes over 100,000 Facebook fans. Both Provident Distribution and MTL will feature on their social media as well.
“Thank you StowTown Records and The Munce Group for uniting in an exclusive window of retail promotion for independent retail,” says Randy Davis, Vice President of
Sales & Marketing for Provident Distribution. “We continue to seek unique opportunities support Christian retail in local communities.”
About Doug Anderson
As an original founding member of the award-winning group, Ernie Haase & Signature Sound, Doug is happy to be singing night after night with a group that tours constantly, and is in high demand. But now Doug, with the blessing of his good friend Ernie Haase, has taken on new duties as a featured solo artist.
His first solo release, “Dreamin’ Wide Awake” (2011), earned Anderson the Gospel Music Association’s Dove Award for “Country Album of The Year” as well as a nomination for “Male Vocalist of The Year.” In 2012, he was named “Male Vocalist of the Year” at the Absolutely Gospel Awards.
About StowTown Records
Founded in 2011, StowTown Records reflects the musical vision of Ernie Haase and Wayne Haun, and is the creative home for Ernie Haase & Signature Sound, The Perrys, Doug Anderson, Devin McGlamery, The Collingsworth Family, Beyond the Ashes, The Browns, and selected classic music from The Cathedrals, their legendary bass singer, George Younce, and The Cathedral Family Reunion.
Distributed worldwide through Provident Distribution & Sony Distribution, this independent label has quickly garnered industry attention with multiple GMA/Dove Awards and chart-topping releases from their highly-respected artist roster. For more
information on StowTown Records, visit www.StowTownRecords.com.

Brooklyn, NY –The Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir will perform for the Fox News Channel’s Christmas Eve special “A FOX & Friends Christmas” set to broadcast at 8:00 pm Eastern on December 24. The two-hour event will feature several entertainment guests including comedian Jeff Dunham, country music artist Craig Morgan, singer Leona Lewis, and X Factor finalist Carlos Guevara, among others. Fox & Friends co-hosts Steve Doocy, Elisabeth Hasselbeck and Brian Kilmeade as well as FOX & Friends Weekend co-hosts Tucker Carlson, Anna Kooiman and Clayton Morris will interview Governor Sarah Palin, Cardinal Timothy Dolan, along with other notable guests.
Now in its 40th year, the Grammy Award-winning Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir kicked the year off by singing “The Battle Hymn of The Republic” at President Obama’s inauguration ceremony on the steps of the U.S. Capitol to a worldwide television audience of over a billion people. The Choir was featured on the cover of The New York Times and highlighted in Time Magazine. Their 27th album, “Love Lead The Way,” debuted at #1 on iTunes Christian/Gospel albums chart.
Directed by Carol Cymbala, wife to Pastor Jim Cymbala, the 300-voice choir is a blend of ethnic and economic backgrounds, with members ranging from lawyers and doctors to former drug addicts. Since its inception when the Choir began with only nine members, Carol has never read music – though she has written numerous hit songs—and the choir has never used charts. To Carol, the purpose of a church choir is very specific and very essential.
“The ultimate purpose of a choir is to lead the congregation into the presence of God,” says Carol. “Prayer is vital. Preparing the choir spiritually is so important. I do feel strongly that the idea of many voices lifted up to the Lord, unified and in harmony, is a powerful thing. We also read of choirs in the Bible going forth and singing before the battles were waged. Beyond singing, it is also being able to minister personally to those hurting or in need of Jesus.”
The Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir has performed at major music venues such as Radio City Music Hall, Carnegie Hall, and Madison Square Garden. Their accolades include six Grammy Awards, seven Dove Awards (Gospel Music’s Grammy equivalent), two #1 Billboard charting CDs and over four million albums sold. For more information, visitwww.BrooklynTabernacle.org.

"Simply put, Phil Robertson is being censored and punished for quoting the Bible, and A&E's treatment of him is punitive and highly discriminatory," said Chris Stone, founder of Faith Driven Consumer. "Everyday people will not stand for this, they know bullying and violation of religious freedom when they see it. A&E's actions are censoring Faith Driven Consumers and eliminating them from an entertainment choice that they have overwhelmingly supported."

IStandWithPhil.com is leading the charge in the call for fairness and equality as we defend the fundamental American right to free speech and tradition of tolerance.

The IStandWithPhil.com online petition drive cites the A&E network's "intolerant, discriminatory, and punitive treatment" of the Duck Dynasty star, noting that "A&E's position, which in your own words is 'championing' the gay and lesbian community...excludes the views of Faith Driven Consumers and effectively censors a legitimate viewpoint held by the majority of Americans." IStandWithPhil.com calls for respect for the millions of viewers of the show, and demands that the network immediately reinstate Mr. Robertson and "formally apologize to him, his family, and the millions of viewers who tune in every week, stand by him, and share his worldview."

The complete petition can be seen here: istandwithphil.com

The 46 million strong Faith Driven Consumer market segment, which spends 1.75 trillion dollars annually, is rallying in support of Mr. Robertson and is closely watching the network's response. In addition to breaking nearly every cable TV record and bringing in huge dollars for A&E, Duck Dynasty's product tie-ins are projected to bring in more than $400 million dollars in revenue by the end of 2013. There are more than 75 licensing deals in effect and more than 1,200 Robertson-related products currently available in stores nationwide this Christmas shopping season.

About Faith Driven Consumer
Faith Driven Consumer is a movement connecting Christian consumers with companies that are relatively more compatible with a biblical worldview. By educating and engaging Christian consumers, Faith Driven Consumer provides an online community forum offering resources for making more faith-conscious decisions, encourages companies to meet the unique needs of Faith Driven Consumers, and offers a national voice for this rapidly emerging, economically powerful and Christ-centered consumer market segment. Visit www.faithdrivenconsumer.com for more information.

Wednesday, December 18, 2013

Birmingham, AL (December 18,2013) On Saturday, January 11, 2014 there will be a Crabb Family Reunion concert in Birmingham, Alabama. The multi-award winning Crabb Family will all be together again along with special guest Mike Bowling for a great night of Southern Gospel music. If you love the Crabb Family and great Gospel music then the Ashley DeRamus Foundation has an offer for you that you will not want to miss.

The people at the Ashley DeRamus Foundation along with Ashley herself have put together a special treat for their friends and fellow Crabb Family fans. All of the proceeds go directly to support special needs foundations and will also have the added benefit of exposing these children to Southern Gospel music.

The first 90 people who make a donation of $30 or more to the Ashley DeRamus Foundation will receive a concert ticket and attend a VIP dessert time to meet and hang out with all the Crabb Family members.

How Can You Help?

If you wish to sponsor a special needs child and their parent you can make the donation and specify that it is a sponsorship donation and the Foundation will allow a child from the Birmingham area to attend the events. All donations are tax deductible so you can sponsor one or as many as you wish until the tickets are all sold.

“You will even receive special gift from me” stated Ashley DeRamus. “I love Southern Gospel Music and I know these children and their parents will love it as much as I do.”

What a great night this is going to be. You don’t want to miss the opportunity to hear some great music and spend time getting to know your favorite members of the Crabb Family personally. Ashley will even be on stage with a special surprise you will not want to miss!

The concert will be held at the Metropolitan Church of God in Birmingham, Alabama on January 11, 2014. The concert starts at 6:00 PM and the doors open at 5:00 PM.

Call (440) 670 2897) or (205) 572-5066 to make your donation of $30 or more and get in on this awesome night. Be one of the first 90 people to call, these special tickets won’t last long!

All donations to the Ashley DeRamus Foundation go to benefit children with Down syndrome and Special Needs.

You can learn more about Ashley and the Ashley DeRemus Foundation at www.AshleyDeRamusFoundation.org or https://www.facebook.com/pages/Ashley-DeRamus-Foundation .

You can E-mail the Foundation at Ashley By Design .

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About Ashley Deramus Foundation
The Ashley Deramus Foundation was founded for and dedicated to the education, advancement and quality life-style of children and adults with Downs Syndrome. Through the work of Ashley and the foundation, our goal is to increase the awareness and enlighten others about the rewards and positive contributions we make. You can contact Ashley through Gary Kannegiesser at 440-670-2897 or adream.gk@gmail.com

Nashville, TN (December 16, 2013) Multi-award winning songwriter, Jimmy Yeary along with his co-writers Jessi Alexander, and Connie Harrington were nominated for Song of the Year in the 56th Grammy Award Nominations announced on December the 6th, 2013. “I Drive Your Truck” performed by Lee Brice was not only nominated for Song of the Year but also received a second Grammy nomination for best Country Solo Performance

The 56th Annual Grammy Awards will be held on January 26, 2014, at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, CA. The show will broadcast on CBS at 8 p.m. ET.

The Number One song on the Country charts was recorded by Lee Brice. Even though he is a prolific songwriter himself, Brice did not write "I Drive Your Truck", however, as he heard it he knew he had to cut it.

Brice was quoted as saying “Every now and then I hear a song that just blows me away, and that song just put me on the floor the first time I heard it.”

“I am blown away by the continued response to this song”, stated Jimmy Yeary. “A Grammy nomination is a once in a lifetime chance for a writer. I’m incredibly honored.”

Jimmy was also a co-writer on three other number one songs. The Martina McBride hit “I'm Gonna Love You Through It” (Jimmy Yeary, Sonya Isaacs Yeary, Ben Hayslip), Rascal Flats song “Why Wait” (Jimmy Yeary, Neil Thrasher, Tom Shapiro) and “Anywhere With You” sang by Jake Owen (Ben Hayslip, David Lee Murphy and Jimmy Yeary) sang by Jake Owen.

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About Jimmy Yeary
Jimmy Yeary (born in Hillsboro, Ohio) is an American country music singer and songwriter.
In 1994, Yeary moved to Nashville, Tennessee to begin a career as a recording artist. Although he was signed to Atlantic Records, a change in label personnel prevented his debut single from being released.
Through the assistance of Paul Worley and Wally Wilson, Yeary found work as a songwriter. Among Yeary's co-writing credits are Joe Diffie's top 10 hit "In Another World", The Martina McBride hit “I'm Gonna Love You Through It” (Jimmy Yeary, Sonya Isaacs Yeary, Ben Hayslip), Rascal Flats song “Why Wait” (Jimmy Yeary, Neil Thrasher, Tom Shapiro) and “Anywhere With You” sang by Jake Owen (Ben Hayslip, David Lee Murphy and Jimmy Yeary) sang by Jake Owen. He has sung lead for Shenandoah and The Isaacs.

Yeary is married to Country/Gospel singer Sonya Isaacs. The couple has one son, Ayden James Yeary, born on July 25, 2011.

This years Christmas tour consisted of 15 days in four states. The Webb Family presented five performances of their "Glory and Majesty of Christmas" in the beautiful Blue Gate Theater with several sold out performances during the tour.

Rick Webb states "Our family looks forward to our Christmas tour each year. We are able to share Christ with a lost world during the Advent season, when hearts seem to be a little more receptive to the Gospel".

To learn more about the Rick Webb Family go to website www.RickWebbFamily.com or https://www.facebook.com/RickWebbFamily .

You can reach the Rick Webb Family at webbsinger@aol.com .

The Rick Webb Family is booked by Parker Webb and Associates www.parkerwebbandassociates.com - 336-601-7902.

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About The Rick Webb Family

Rick and Phyllis Webb began their professional music journey in 1978 with the internationally acclaimed vocal group ReGeneration directed by vocal orchestrator Derric Johnson. Disney World appreciated the group so much that they annually showcased ReGeneration. In 1983, Derric Johnson’s singers became the The Voices of Liberty, the host group for EPCOT Center’s American Pavilion.

The Rick Webb Family has been afforded opportunities to share the platform with outstanding speakers and pastors throughout the United States each year. In addition to their concert schedule Rick and Phyllis participated in the Radio Bible Class sponsored TV music ministry Day of Discovery for 10 years; The Wesleyan Hour international radio ministry sponsored by the Wesleyan Church for 20 years; international crusades with Evangelist Dr. Clyde Dupin for more than 20 years; and numerous guest appearances with such respected pastors as Dr. Charles Stanley, Dr. Charles Colson, Dr. David Jeremiah, Dr. Mac Brunson, Dr. D. James Kennedy just to name a few.

Nashville, TN (December 16, 2013) Gospel Music's most popular family group, the Isaacs, will be featured in their Isaacs Family Christmas Special with three separate showings on America’s most popular religious television network TBN.

This special features songs from their latest Christmas CD “The Isaacs Christmas“ as well as impromptu performances by the Isaacs and their families. You'll get to know each of their personalities as they tell stories, read scriptures, go shopping, cook Christmas dinner and share their annual traditions for both Christmas and Hanukkah.

Also joining them for live performances is their dear friend Brandon Heath, and the incredible Miss Jamie Grace and her sister Morgan as the duet ...Harper Still. They all share their favorite Christmas memories and traditions together and enjoy holiday stories.

Viewing times are as follows:

Tuesday - December 17th - 11:30AM Central Time

Monday - December 23rd - 4:30AM Central Time

Tuesday - December 24th - 1:00AM Central Time

You can learn more about the Isaacs at http://www.theisaacs.com or https://www.facebook.com/TheIsaacs .

You can book the Isaacs through the Harper Agency at http://www.harperagency.com or info@harperagency.com - 615 851 4500 .

About The Isaacs
The Isaacs, a multi-award winning family group who began singing 30 years ago, are based out of Nashville, TN . The vocalists are Lily Isaacs, Ben Isaacs, Sonya Isaacs Yeary and Rebecca Isaacs Bowman. Playing their own acoustic instruments and joined by other band members, The Isaacs have a unique style that blends tight, family harmony with contemporary acoustic instrumentation that appeals to a variety of audiences. Their musical influences emerge from all genres of music including bluegrass, rhythm and blues, folk, and country, contemporary acoustic and southern gospel. They perform frequently at the Grand Ole Opry, are active members on the Gaither Homecoming Videos and Concert Series and travel throughout the year performing internationally. Concert venues include civic centers, auditoriums, arenas, fair grounds, parks, churches and other locations. They have performed the National Anthem for many sporting events, including a Cincinnati Bengal's football game, several Nashville Predators Hockey games, an Astros/ Braves pre-season baseball game as well as various political gatherings. They also received a standing ovation for their patriotic performance at Carnegie Hall.

Monday, December 16, 2013

I need to confess from the outset that I am usually a very traditional decorator at Christmas. Usually it’s just red and green, silver and gold; heavy on the tinsel and icicles, light on the more modern baubles, and definitely no blue or purple. This year I have an urge to decorate in blue and it really doesn’t have anything to do with Elvis. It is not totally a reflection of my mood either, although Christmas will be a little blue this year with one empty chair at the family Christmas table.

For some, this blue feeling at Christmas is a little deeper than missing someone or feeling stressed because of the season. For those that are suffering from an overwhelming inescapable sadness, I urge you to talk to your medical doctor and your pastor. Chronic depression is not something you should try to fight alone, but look at holistically: spirit, soul and body. There are professionals who can bring you relief and peace. Please, seek them out. If you know of someone who may need your support to reach out for this type of assistance, please lend them that support.

If you are wanting to reach out to someone you know who is having a blue Christmas this year because of circumstances including loss, can I offer a few suggestions? Don’t expect them to call you. Call them with a few thoughts of how to guide them into conversation but don’t try to analyze or pepper them with questions. Drop by with some homemade goodies but don’t infringe on their time, unless they are alone and want to chat. Most of all, be open and sensitive to how they are feeling; don’t come with your own agenda or pre-supposed ideas of what you think they are feeling.

If this Christmas has you feeling blue or wondering what God has in store for your life, remember the eternal Hope that entered the world on that first Christmas. Jesus brought Hope to the world and this becomes a personal Hope when He is born within us.

If your trust is wavering because things have happened in the past year that have hurt you, that is a reason to draw closer to Him, not farther away. I’m so thankful we don’t serve a Santa Claus God who only exists to give us what we want. When He doesn’t answer our prayers the way we believe He should, it shouldn’t cause our Hope in Him to waver. We need to pray that He will strengthen our faith in that Hope.

Whatever colour your Christmas is this year, I trust that you draw closer to the Hope that was born in Bethlehem and that His light will shine on your heart and turn your life all the colours of the rainbow. He wants you to overflow with Hope and abundant life.

From my heart to yours, Merry Christmas!

First published Christmas 2010. By Lorraine Walker. For more Reality Check blogs, go to http://www.sgmradio.com/

Hello friends, Woody Wright here, and I am so happy to announce that the long awaited, much anticipated WILLIE WYNN & FRIENDS CD is now available! The project includes 11 new recordings of popular songs from Willie's days with the Oak Ridge Boys, new versions of great hymns and classics, and a new autobiographical song called "The Oak Ridge Boys & Me" that features background vocals by the current Oaks!

Ponder Sykes & Wright (who first sang together as members of Willie's group, The Tennesseans) are featured on several songs, along with other former Tennesseans Elmer Cole and Dave Maddox. Bill Gaither, Ben Speer and Gene McDonald provide support vocals, as well as Willie's great friends Darrell Holt, Gary Clark and J.T. Hicks from the group Sweetwater. The musician crew is a who's who of some of Nashville finest players.

You will love hearing Willie back behind the studio mic for the first time in decades. His voice is crystal clear, and his style and heart are bound to inspire his many friends and fans for years to come.

Song Listing
Mama's Last Amen
My Friends
The Oak Ridge Boys & Me (featuring the Oak Ridge Boys)
Lord I Hope This Day Is Good (featuring Sweetwater)
What You've Done For Me
While I'm Here
Time Has Made A Change (featuring Ben Speer)
Stay Near To Me
Man of Sorrows
'Til The Last Leaf Shall Fall From The Tree (featuring Bill Gaither)
Yea, Though I Walk Through The Valley
(featuring Ponder Sykes & Wright)
Order your copy today! www.williewynn.com

Our gift to you.... December's Issue of SGNScoops Magazine!
Our Christmas edition is stuffed with Christmas goodies! Enjoy the cover story on the Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir and also enjoy reading about the ministries of the Old Paths Quartet, Hope's Journey and Gold City Quartet. Christmas is about giving, so don't miss special guest writer, Kelly Nelon's story about the Nelons latest mission trip. Also don't miss the story about Steve Ladd's sharing!

This issue includes Christmas Music Reviews as well as Christmas Inspirational articles on Unopened Gifts and Christmas Traditions. Check out concert stories in the Isaacs and the Lesters and don't miss Ben Wolfe's younger perspective on things. Get caught up with Christian Country News, enjoy Life, Love and Legends with Lou Hildreth and read about plans for 2014 Creekside Gospel Music Convention and Diamond Awards.

To make this Christmas Season special for our readers, we have surveyed many of your Southern Gospel Favorites and collected their favorite lines of Christmas carols and songs. December's issue is most definitely a joyful one! Please read and share with your friends, families and fans and also let our staff know how much they are appreciated! Merry Christmas from the SGNScoops Family!

NASHVILLE, TN – It's beginning to sound a lot like Christmas and Andrea Thomas - rising female vocalist - has something to add to your holiday playlist. Andrea's holiday EP, A Christmas to Remember, is now available online through her website and all digital retailers. Featuring seasonal classics and new tunes, the EP has something for everyone and truly ushers in that "holiday feeling" perfect for those special moments only experienced during the Christmas season.

"Christmas is my favorite time of the year," Andrea says. "I could listen to Christmas music all year long so recording these special tracks was so fun and exciting. I remember singing the classics with my family around the piano since when I was a little girl so being able to write some of the Christmas songs on my EP has been a gift in itself. There's one song particularly special on the EP entitled "This Holiday Give Love Away" that was co-written with my mother Diana Thomas. We had the best time writing together, drinking hot tea and turning on Christmas lights for inspiration. It's one of my favorites on the album!"

Reflecting on Christmas traditions, Andrea shares: "My favorite Christmas memory was decorating our house with my brother and sister for Christmas when I was 9 years old. My parents were out late that night and we were so excited to have the house a winter wonderland before they returned. We were all singing to Mariah Carey Christmas songs while decorating... It was priceless!"

The complete track listing for A Christmas to Remember is:
1. It's The Most Wonderful Time of the Year
2. A Christmas To Remember
3. Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas
4. This Holiday Give Love Away
5. The Christmas Song
6. Glorious

A Christmas to Remember is available now at www.AndreaThomasOfficial.com

Andrea is currently on tour as part of Grammy winner Jason Crabb's Christmas tour and was previously seen as a background singer on Carrie Underwood's "Blown Away" tour.

PIGEON FORGE, TN (December 14, 2013) – Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver celebrated the 2nd Annual Bluegrass Music Appreciation Day on Thursday evening at the Christmas in the Smokies Bluegrass Festival in beautiful Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. The holiday was launched by social media guru and banjo player Lee Marcus in 2012 to raise awareness and appreciation of Bluegrass music.

In 2012, Doyle Lawson provided what Marcus called “rocket fuel” to the holiday’s inaugural year when Lawson sponsored a Favorite Song Promotion, which invited fans to name their favorite DLQ song. Lawson and his award-winning band Quicksilver, along with two red-clad North Pole types, joined in creating a fun video of the most requested song which was “Help Is On the Way.” The spot featured Lawson in a lively Christmas-flavored video, singing along side Santa and his elf, who bore a startling resemblance to Quicksilver members Josh Swift and Joe Dean. The video was shared throughout Bluegrass media, as well as via Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver’s website and Facebook page.

When Bluegrass Music Appreciation Day approached this year, Lawson again opened his song request lines, but this time Lawson asked for any song fans wanted to hear, regardless of whether he had recorded it. Favorites ranged from Tom T. Hall’s “I Love,” to the classic “Fox on the Run,” to a myriad of bluegrass gospel favorites.

Lawson chose an a cappella song originally requested by Teresa Breedlove of Maryville, Tennessee, after an overwhelming response to the song came flowing in after his Paramount Christmas concert.

The song Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver performed at the Smoky Mountain Convention Center on December 12 in honor of Bluegrass Appreciation Day is “There Is A God.”

“We’re happy to do whatever we can in support of Bluegrass music,” said Lawson, “and to give back to the fans who make it all worthwhile.”

Nashville, TN (December 13, 2013) - Award winning and multi-talented Gospel group, Back Home, has signed a long term recording agreement with Cross Country Records. Back Home and Cross Country have partnered for the last 5 years and have turned out some of today's finest Southern/Country Gospel records.

"We just feel like if something is working, then keep doing it," says Jimmy Layne of Back Home. Jimmy continued "Cross Country has believed in us and our ministry from the very beginning, and they have produced us great music to be able reach the lost and encourage the saved.”

Jeff King and Chris Latham, owners of Cross Country, are completely hands on in the record making process. They each play, engineer, and produce each song on every album. They are both Nashville veterans, with accolades of their own. Jeff has toured with Reba McEntire for several years and is one of music's most in demand session players.

"I'm so happy to be working with Back Home. The music is fresh and real, telling powerful stories we can all relate to in some form. Their ministry brings comfort to those in need, and hope for people trying to change their lives. They've been through it, now they sing about it. If you haven't experienced a live concert.. Do it!" said Jeff King/Producer of Back Home and Cross Country Records.

Chris has engineered projects for many of today's top country acts and is an accomplished musician. Chris Latham commented "I feel privileged to be connected to Back Home's ministry. The life experiences, sincerity, and dedication to seeing peoples lives changed, shows up in their songwriting, vocal delivery, and live concerts. I look forward to seeing what else God has in store for them."

Back Home has had several songs on multiple charts, including the Singing News Chart, in the last year, and Jennifer is quickly becoming one of Gospel's most sought after new writers and has co-written with some of Country and Gospel's most successful writers. Back Home is made up of husband and wife Jimmy and Jennifer Layne and Stacy Pearcy.

In other big news for Back Home , Singing News Magazine has released the Top 40 songs of 2013 and Jennifers song "You Might Have Heard of Me" is number #27. Congratulations Jennifer!

You can learn more about Back Home at http://backhomesings.com or https://www.facebook.com/back.home .
If you would like book Back Home at your church, festival or concert, contact the Adoration Agency (Sophia Davis) at 615-590-7453.

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About Back Home

The ministry of the Award Winning and Award Nominated group Back Home is a true example of the parable of the Prodigal Son. The ups and downs of life are all too familiar to Jimmy and Jennifer Layne. Through suffering several miscarriages, one to a set of twins, Jimmy's struggle with major drug and alcoholism problems and losing both of their well-established jobs within three days of each other, the faithfulness of God has revealed itself time and time again. Journeying through their pain and heartache together, songwriting is the therapy that gets Jimmy and Jennifer through the tough times. Raw and heartfelt lyrics that can only come from "real life" experience accompany beautiful melodic tunes that are sure to touch the hearts of the young, old and everyone in between. They have recently added Jennifer's cousin, Stacy Pearcy to officially make them a trio.

Charlotte, NC (December 11, 2013) Promise's newest radio single, released a few weeks ago, is already a PIC HIT in the Singing News Chart and has votes for top twenty. The song, “Shout Before The Walls Come Down” is led by Rick Blessing from Indian Trail, North Carolina and ends with a lead change to Debra Carter Peele.

“Shout Before The Walls Come Down” was written by Tammy Lockwood Herring and Sheri Thrower. Tammy is employed by Patterson Promotions and Sheri is the Music Director of the Nationally Acclaimed, Boynton Children's Chorus.

Debra Peele of Promise said “The song reminds us that 'Praise is the weapon on the war' and to praise the Lord in all circumstances. It is an up tempo song that has been very well received on National radio.”

In addition to “Shout Before The Walls Come Down” getting the pic hit, it is also number 7 on the current Music To Radio Chart.

In earlier news the group's last radio release, "Repair The Old Altar" went to number 1 for the month of August on the Radio To Music Chart.

You can learn more about Promise by going to http://thepromise.info or https://www.facebook.com/thepromisetrio .

You can reach Promise by E-mail at info@thepromisetrio.com .

Promise can be booked by calling 704-466-1604.

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About The Promise

For centuries Christians have sung praises to our Heavenly Father at important events. In Luke 2:13-14 we find that they sang praises on the announcement of the birth of Jesus Christ and Matthew records in chapter 26 that the Apostles sang during the last supper. The Promise keeps this tradition alive by singing the praises of our Savior in churches and concerts across the land.

Nashville, TN (December 11, 2013) Music executive Scott Godsey is joining Daywind Records as its Vice President encompassing A&R responsibilities, ushering in a new season for Daywind Records and its family of artists. In its 26-year history, Daywind has only had two A&R directors. Both were seasoned professionals and took Daywind to the next level in Southern Gospel music. In his new role, Godsey will give creative direction to Daywind’s artists, seek out the next generation of Southern Gospel music ministries, and develop audio, video, digital, merchandising, and live experience ventures to bring Daywind’s artists in closer relationship with their expanding audience.

“I am thrilled to work with Scott to create a true next generation recording company that will continue to reflect Daywind founder Dottie Leonard Miller’s ministry focus for the company,” announced Daywind President, Ed Leonard. “Scott has a long history in Southern Gospel music. He grew up on the road with his father’s group, the Northmen, and has spent the last several years learning the Southern Gospel music business and developing new ways to expose Gospel music through new formats. I am most excited for the Daywind family of artists and their fans. Bringing Daywind’s resources and infrastructure together with Scott’s imagination and drive will be an amazing combination.”

Scott Godsey shares, “I am excited to join a company that shares my passion for expanding the audience of Southern Gospel music. I have been blessed with many opportunities and I knew that this was one I could not pass on. I am eager to work with the Daywind artist roster and integrate strategies that will effectively reach people.”

For the past few years, Godsey ran his own firm, Godsey and Associates, which specialized in music and video production, internet marketing, and social media services. He created and produces the “Music City Show,” which features the top talent in Southern Gospel music and currently airs on RFDTV Network, Familynet and Heartland. Godsey also served stints as vice president at both the Eddie Crook Company and Homeland Records. Godsey and Associates will remain in operation for special projects that do not fall under Daywind’s scope of operations, and Godsey will continue to produce the “Music City Show”.

Daywind Records is home to a stellar family of artists that includes Karen Peck and New River,, Greater Vision, Brian Free and Assurance, Legacy Five, Wilburn and Wilburn, Adam Crabb, the Mark Trammell Quartet, the Browders, the Nelons, the Hoskins Family, the legendary Blackwood Brothers, Watts Rowsey and Bean, and Amber Nelon Thompson. Daywind is distributed to Christian retail by New Day Christian Distributors (www.newdaychristian.com) and to the general market by Select-O-Hits.

You can learn more about Scott Godsey at http://godseyandassociates.com or https://www.facebook.com/scootergodsey .

You can learn more about Daywind Records at http://www.daywindrecords.com or https://www.facebook.com/pages/Daywind-Records .

Jena, LA (December 10,2013) Up and coming Gospel artist Brandon Poole has just released his first Christmas video. Produced by Godsey and Associates, this heart moving video gives a very clear picture of the story of Christmas and what it really means.

Brandon states on his FaceBook page “After many prayers, laughs, and tears my Christmas single "The Greatest Gift" is FINALLY FINISHED! I can not say thank you enough to all who have been a part of this project both physically and spiritually. I am honored and proud to have had each of you join with me in celebrating this leap of faith I have begun.”

Godsey and Associates, Scott Godsey said “Brandon Poole has managed to catch the true Christmas spirit and all of the emotion that goes along with it.”

The video can be seen in the link below:

Not only is the song doing well on YouTube video, but it is also available for download on iTunes through his website.

You can learn more about Brandon Poole at http://brandonpoolemusic.com or https://www.facebook.com/pages/Brandon-Poole-Music-Ministry .

Brandon can be reached by E-mail at brandonpoolemusic@hotmail.com .

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About Brandon-Poole-Music-Ministry

An empty vessel ready for the Master's use, I have a desire to honor and glorify Jesus Christ. Born and raised in the piney woods of central Louisiana, I grew up in a small country church where I was influenced by godly men at a young age. I recall Wednesday night prayer groups where I would hear them pouring their hearts out before God and how it impacted me at that stage in my life. I would go on to follow in my grandfather's footsteps leading music and serving as a deacon in the church I have always called home. It is this Christian heritage that inspires me to sing for the Lord. As a singer and songwriter, I bare my heart and soul each time I perform. It is my desire for everyone to encounter the gospel of Christ through my music and be inspired to serve and live for Him.

Wetumkw, OK (December 10, 2013) Recently The Williamsons of Wetumka, Oklahoma were invited to present the music at a revival service near their home town. They were not aware that the evangelist was the Rev. Livingstone Zitha of Johannesburg, South Africa where he pastors a church of more than 5,000 members. He fell in love with the Southern Gospel music performed by The Williamsons and invited them to come to his church in South Africa along with other churches and to hold an area wide crusade at an athletic event field. The Williamsons have been working the past few years with Mike Russell of The World Mission Team who, along with The Williamsons, works in conjunction with The Gospel Station radio network. Rev. Russell was immediately put in charge of arrangements.

"Plans are beginning to take shape for the Williamson's third missionary journey with the Gospel Station's World mission team.” stated Mike Russell leader of the world mission team. Russell continued "Talk's have been on going for a year with Pastor Livingstone of Johannesburg South Africa for a joint effort to conduct a stadium crusade in the city of Johannesburg. What a privilege that God would allow us to work along side this powerful man of God. God is up to some good things."

Mike and Jan Russell along with the Williamson's will travel to South Africa during the month of November 2014 for the outreach. Those interested in participating in this exciting mission trip should contact the Williamson's, donnie@williamsonsmusic.com , The Gospel Station network" http://www.thegospelstation.com/ or the Russell's, mjruss@juno.com .

The Williamsons are excited about this new opportunity. They have been privileged to see nearly 9,000 lost souls make professions of faith in Jesus Christ in the past two years on mission endeavors. They are looking forward to seeing many thousands more come to Christ in South Africa!

In other news The Williamsons are releasing a new project.

The Williamsons are proud to announce the release of a brand new project featuring singer/songwriter Lisa Williamson. Lisa has written some new material for this project, much of it inspired by a very difficult situation through which she helped her parents. Songs like “I Will Be There Too”, “I’ve Made Up My Mind”, and one with a bluegrass feel “A Few Tears of Sorrow” were written to help encourage the Christian experiencing struggles. The title cut, “Counting My Blessings” is the old Irving Berlin song from the movie White Christmas which encourages us to remember all the wonderful things with which God has blessed us. It also includes two Dottie Rambo classics “We Shall Behold Him” and “Don’t Lift the Anchor”. She even included one song she wrote for her and Donnie’s two daughters, Sadie (age 8) and Olivia (age 6) called “Little Old Me”. They do a great job singing a great little song. Lisa says, “My hope is that people enjoy what they hear. It takes a lot of work to put a new recording together. If it encourages just one person, then that work was not in vain.” Counting My Blessings is expected to be released by January 1.

You can learn more about the Williamsons at http://www.williamsonsmusic.com or https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Williamsons .

The Williamsons began sharing the Gospel through music in 1998 as The Homesteaders Quartet. The dream of Donnie Williamson was to form a group to sing classic Gospel music on a limited basis. What he wanted to do never occurred. From the group's onset their demand was overwhelming. Soon they were performing more than 100 dates a year. For the past several years The Williamsons have been in full time Christian ministry and entertainment and have traveled across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Their music has been in national charts and were they honored to be nominated to the Gospel Music Association for a Dove Award.

Their high energy musical style appeals to people of all ages. The versatility of The Williamsons is evident through the wide variety of musical styles they perform. There is always something for everyone. The marketing of their performances targets families and not just fans of any particular type of music. Spending an evening with The Williamsons is sure to be one that will lift you up, bless you, and entertain you all at the same time. Their primary desire is to share the Gospel in such a way that those in attendance who do not know Jesus Christ will come to know him before the program is over.

Sanborn, NY (December 6, 2013) Just in time for the Christmas holidays the Lori Jonathan trio has released an exciting new Christmas album. A fairly new group to Gospel music, this unique ladies trio is presenting a colorful holiday CD with beautiful, close family harmony in the fashion of the Andrews Sisters of years gone by.

The group consists of sisters, Lori, Vicki and Crystal. They perform mostly in the North Eastern part of the country, but are looking to expand their ministry.

Lori Jonathan stated “We love the Christmas season and wanted to present an album with the true meaning of Christmas on it. We chose Christmas classics that we never tire of and will never grow old.”

Coming from the North East part of the country the CD shows some beautiful scenes of Christmas time in the area. This CD sounds good and looks good. For radio stations looking for good Christmas classics and Hymns this CD is a no brainer.

The CD is produced by Scott Godsey of Godsey and Associates and recorded Family Room Studio and GCR Audio.

You can find out more about the Lori Jonathan Trio at https://www.facebook.com/pages/Lori-Jonathan-Trio or http://www.lorijonathantrio.com .

You can reach the Lori Jonathan Trio at Bev McCann and Friends Management – bev@godseyandassociates.com .

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About The Lori Jonathan Trio

Lori began singing in various choirs, she became a soloist and continued to sing through out her life. Vicki accepted Jesus into her heart at an early age. Vicki sang harmony in the Jonathan family group, she sang in various choirs and also study opera at Buffalo State College. Crystal remembers accepting Jesus into her heart when she was five years old when Lori finished singing in concert in Pennsylvania. Crystal directs a small choir at her church and became a soloist in various church youth groups and study under her mothers direction. She enjoys playing bass guitar.

Friday, December 6, 2013

Salem, Ore. (Dec. 5, 2013) - Starting in the fall of 2014, Corban University of Salem, Ore. and Mars Hill Church will offer a 24-credit Bible certificate at the Mars Hill Bellevue, Wash. location. Classes are slated to begin in the fall of 2014.

“We are anticipating a great, ongoing relationship with Mars Hill Church, pending approval of the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities,” said Corban Provost Matt Lucas. “This certificate is not included under Corban University’s accreditation until NWCCU approves the program.”

Mars Hill Church began in 1996 as a Bible study in the Wallingford, Wash. home of Mark and Grace Driscoll just north of Seattle. Today, the congregation is distributed across 15 locations in five different states, reaching millions around the world through a robust outward-facing ministry that includes podcasts, music, events, and websites like theResurgence.com. Mars Hill has been named one of the largest and fastest-growing churches in America, as well as one of the most innovative. Driscoll’s sermons are viewed millions of times per year online and regularly rank number 1 on iTunes podcast charts.

“I am enthusiastic and optimistic about Corban University’s partnership with Mars Hill Church,” said Sheldon C. Nord, president of Corban University. “It is consistent with our strong desire to be ‘Christian thought leaders’—a leading voice on cultural, philosophical and academic issues, with a commitment to raise up future leaders who will champion the cause of Christ in their respective disciplines.”

Corban University is an independent Christian university with two campuses and international partnerships in Indonesia, Australia, Germany and Cameroon. It offers more than 50 majors and programs of study including professional, liberal arts, and ministries. Along with traditional and adult degree completion programs at the undergraduate level, Corban offers graduate teacher licensure programs and graduate degrees in education, business, ministry and counseling.

Nashville, TN (December 2, 2013) On Saturday, January 11, 2014 there will be a Crabb Family Celebration Concert in Birmingham, Alabama. The multi-award winning Crabb Family will all be together again along with special guest Mike Bowling for a great night of Southern Gospel music. If you love the Crabb Family and great Gospel music then the Ashley DeRamus Foundation has an offer for you that you will not want to miss.

The people at the Ashley DeRamus Foundation along with Ashley herself have put together a special treat for their friends and fellow Crabb Family fans. The first 90 people who make a donation of $30 or more to the Ashley DeRamus Foundation will receive a concert ticket and attend a VIP dessert time to meet and hang out with all the Crabb Family members.

“You will even receive special gift from me” stated Ashley DeRamus.

What a great night this is going to be. You don’t want to miss the opportunity to hear some great music and spend time getting to know your favorite members of the Crabb Family personally. Ashley will even be on stage with a special surprise you will not want to miss!

The concert will be held at the Metropolitan Church of God in Birmingham, Alabama on January 11, 2014. The concert starts at 6:00 PM and the doors open at 5:00 PM.

Call 440-670-2897 or 205-572-5066 to make your donation of $30 or more and get in on this awesome night. Be one of the first 90 people to call, these special tickets won’t last long!

All donations to the Ashley DeRamus Foundation go to benefit children with Down syndrome and Special Needs.

You can learn more about the AshleyDeRamus Foundation at www.AshleyDeRamusFoundation.org or https://www.facebook.com/pages/Ashley-DeRamus-Foundation .

You can reach the Ashley DeRamus Foundation at adream.gk@gmail.com .

You can book the Crabb Family Celebration Concert through the Beckie Simmons Agency at info@bsaworld.com – 615-595-7500 .

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About Ashley Deramus Foundation
The Ashley Deramus Foundation was founded for and dedicated to the education, advancement and quality life-style of children and adults with Downs Syndrome. Through the work of Ashley and the foundation, our goal is to increase the awareness and enlighten others about the rewards and positive contributions we make. You can contact Ashley through Gary Kannegiesser at 440-670-2897 or adream.gk@gmail.com .

Tuesday, December 3, 2013

Nashville, TN – GRAMMY and DOVE award winner Jason Crabb is headed to the “funny papers.” Famed illustrator and writer of the NANCY daily comic strip, Guy Gilchrist, has chosen to highlight the lauded vocalist in an upcoming story arc. The strip is syndicated internationally in 80 countries, and viewed by 57 million readers around the world. On rare occasions Gilchrist will slip his favorite music icons within the frames of his work (most often with their names emblazoned on characters’ tee-shirts or in storefront signage). Such will be the case in the Tuesday, December 3 edition of NANCY when Jason Crabb will be highlighted.

Gilchrist, who resides in the Nashville area, has embedded his love for music within the strip, honoring artists such as Elvis, The Beatles, Charlie Daniels, Rascal Flatts, Patti Page, George Jones, Don McLean, and many more. A collection of these music-related strips were donated to the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum. They are currently on display as part of the larger, ongoing exhibit, “Nancy Loves Nashville,” at the Nashville International Airport, which will run through 2015. For more information on NANCY, visit www.nancyandsluggo.com.

(NASHVILLE, TN) – Ernie Haase & Signature Sound have once again set out on their extremely popular Christmas tour. For the fifth consecutive year the group is delighting audiences with their spirited stage performance and impeccable harmonies while delivering seasonal favorites, beloved hymns and new compositions. This tour has become a must-see for fans all across the country.

The tour kicked off recently with a performance at Dr. David Jeremiah's Shadow Mountain Community Church in San Diego, CA before making the rounds to Iowa, Ohio and more! Continuing through the month of December with select dates, the tour will make stops in Pennsylvania, Indiana, Oklahoma, Texas, Minnesota, among others.

"Christmas is our favorite time of year," commented Ernie Haase. "There's no better way to spend this season than with our friends all across the country!"

Ernie Haase & Signature Sound recently released a DVD/CD combination called,Christmas Live!, allowing concert-goers to literally take the night home with them. The DVD and CD is a live recording and is available at concerts, online at www.ErnieHaase.com and at Christian book stores.

For all tour dates, visit www.ErnieHaase.com

ABOUT ERNIE HAASE & SIGNATURE SOUND
Combining 21st century ideas with the timeless quality of great quartets from the 1950s, this Grammy-nominated, Dove award-winning group has broken the traditional mold of gospel quartets. With their unconventional approach to communicating the Good News, Ernie Haase & Signature Sound (EHSS) are blazing a trail through the heart of Gospel music with groundbreaking originality.

The group’s founder and leader, Ernie Haase, got his start in Gospel music as a long-time member of the renowned Cathedral Quartet, and his roots are deeply planted in the rich legacy of music that is both meaningful and thoroughly entertaining. After the Cathedrals bid farewell to their five-decade run in the music industry, Ernie formed Ernie Haase & Signature Sound. With chart-topping DVDs and audio releases, the group’s success continues to gain momentum with each new release. Their latest release, Glorious Day (StowTown Records / Provident Distribution), is available at Walmart, Best Buy, and other retail stores as well as iTunes, Rhapsody and all other digital retail outlets.

Nashville, TN (December 2, 2013) Coming up on the next Daniel Britt & Friends, broadcast the week of 12/02/13: Family traditions at Christmas are priceless -- we all seem to have at least a few, even if our customs are anything but traditional.
Daniel sits down at lunch with The Isaacs to get a peek into their favorite Christmas memories, traditions, music, & messages when the family gathers together off the road. Learn just
how they honor their Jewish heritage while celebrating the birth of Christ, and hear some of the pure Isaacs treatment of Christmas.
Daniel Britt & Friends is a one-hour Gospel music radio show, available each week to nearly 40 million satellite subscribers* throughout the U.S. and Canada on SIRIUS XM SATELLiTE RADiO's enLighten (Sirius XM Channel 65) - Mondays at 7PM ET, Thursdays at
10PM ET, and Saturdays at 12 Noon ET. You can also catch the show online at siriusxm.com, Smartphone devices, or with Dish Network on channel 6065.
After the broadcast, you can download the extended interview from www.danielbritt.com. Connect on Twitter @BrittAndFriends and on Facebook at facebook.com/BrittAndFriends tunes all on the next Daniel Britt & Friends.
You can find out more about the Isaacs at http://www.theisaacs.com or https://www.facebook.com/TheIsaacs .
You can reach the Isaacs at The Harper Agency – 615-851-4500 – info@harperagency.com .

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About The Isaacs
The Isaacs, a multi-award winning family group who began singing 30 years ago, are based out of Nashville, TN . The vocalists are
Lily Isaacs, Ben Isaacs, Sonya Isaacs Yeary and Rebecca Isaacs Bowman. Playing their own acoustic instruments and joined by
other band members, The Isaacs have a unique style that blends tight, family harmony with contemporary acoustic instrumentation
that appeals to a variety of audiences. Their musical influences emerge from all genres of music including bluegrass, rhythm and
blues, folk, and country, contemporary acoustic and southern gospel. They perform frequently at the Grand Ole Opry, are active
members on the Gaither Homecoming Videos and Concert Series and travel throughout the year performing internationally.
Concert venues include civic centers, auditoriums, arenas, fair grounds, parks, churches and other locations. They have performed
the National Anthem for many sporting events, including a Cincinnati Bengal's football game, several Nashville Predators Hockey
games, an Astros/ Braves pre-season baseball game as well as various political gatherings. They also received a standing ovation
for their patriotic performance at Carnegie Hall.